Apple Pie with Oatmeal Cookie Crust
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/4 cup walnuts, finely minced (optional)
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup melted margarine
- 6 cups apple, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
- 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp. flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or honey
- 1/4 tsp. allspice or ground cloves
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
Directions
Crust
Combine rolled oats, 1/2 cup flour, salt, 1 tsp. cinnamon, brown sugar, minced nuts, vanilla and melted margarine in a medium sized bowl. Press firmly into the bottom and sizes of a 9 or 10" pie pan, forming a thick crust. Reserve a handful of crust mix for the topping.
Filling
1.) Preheat oven to 375.
2.) Place the sliced apples in a large bow. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with spices: toss until well coated. Add the lemon ring sprinkle in the flour, and mix again. Gradually add the sugar of honey (an optional sour cream) as you mix. Don’t worry if the apple slices breaks little while being mixed and tossed.
3.) Distribute the filling into the unbaked crust. Sprinkle the handful of reserved crust mix over the top, with or without the optional handful of nuts, and pat neatly into place.
4.) Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the apples are soft and the crust is nicely browned on the edges. (NOTE: if the top appears to be browning to quickly during baking, cover loosely with foil) Serve hot warm or at room temperature.
